NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors Have Real Shot at Devin Booker Trade to Rescue Stephen Curry’s Championship Window in 2026 Offseason
The Golden State Warriors will enter the 2026 NBA offseason searching for ways to give Stephen Curry a chance to compete for a championship during his twilight years. Coming off a season in which the Warriors went 37-45 and lost in the Play-In Tournament, not much on the roster is set in stone.
Thankfully, a potential trade target has emerged after the Phoenix Suns bowed out of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs: Devin Booker.
Booker has spent his entire 11-year NBA career with the Suns. During that time, he’s made it to the NBA Finals, helped Phoenix win 64 games in a single spectacular regular season, and played a commendable 51 playoff games.
For as impressive as that all may be, the Suns haven’t won a playoff series since 2022 and have now been swept out of the first round of the playoffs in two of the past three seasons. To make matters worse, Phoenix missed the playoffs during the only season of that three-year stretch that they weren’t swept out of the first round. Furthermore, Booker has played for four different head coaches over the past four seasons.
Jordan Ott appears to be a long-term answer at head coach, but if Booker is looking for a change this coming summer, the Warriors could capitalize by completing a trade for him.
Another Round 1 Sweep Could Convince Devin Booker to Request a Trade
At 29 years old, Devin Booker remains firmly in his prime and represents exactly what the Warriors are missing — a high-level scorer and creator who can generate his own shot at elite efficiency while also making life easier for teammates.
Booker is a proven postseason performer, averaging 27.5 points per game across his playoff career. He has shown the ability to take over games and carry a team deep into the playoffs, most notably during the Suns’ 2021 Finals run.
For the Warriors, adding Booker would instantly create one of the most dangerous offensive backcourts in the league alongside Stephen Curry. Booker’s mid-range mastery, pull-up shooting, and playmaking would perfectly complement Curry’s gravity and off-ball movement. At the same time, Curry’s presence would give Booker more space and easier scoring opportunities than he’s had in recent years in Phoenix.
Why the Fit Makes Sense for Both Sides
The Suns appear to be at a crossroads after yet another early playoff exit. With significant salary committed to their core and limited success to show for it, Phoenix may be open to a rebuild or retool if Booker expresses dissatisfaction.
On Golden State’s end, the front office knows time is running out on the Stephen Curry era. After a rough 37-45 season, the Warriors need a high-impact addition who can elevate the roster immediately without requiring years of development. Booker, still just 29, checks every box: star talent, playoff experience, and prime-age production.
A potential trade package would likely involve young players (such as Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, or Moses Moody), future draft picks, and salary filler. While expensive, pairing Booker with Curry, Draymond Green, and the current supporting cast could give Golden State one last legitimate shot at contention before Curry’s prime fully fades.
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